Top 12 Most Important Personality Development Tips
“Personality Development”. How
often do we hear this term, from our mentors, our teachers, on the covers of
self-help books or on the banners of institutes and learning centres? The
abundance of the usage of this term signals towards its importance in today’s
life. So what do you mean by personality development? Is it something about how
you look, or how you speak? Or is it how easily you can connect with people?
Personality development is none of these. Or somewhere it is all of it. In
order to survive in today’s world one needs to be smart and quick-witted all
the time. It’s no longer just about how much effort you put into your work but
one’s personality also has a lot to do with what one achieves. Here I have got
12 simple yet crucial tips over how you can acquire a well-meaning personality.
12.
Know yourself
Obviously
before you get on developing something you need to know all about it first. The
same goes with your personality. One needs to start with taking a good look at
themselves, analyzing their traits, the strengths and weaknesses and everything
that needs to be worked upon. Don’t shy away from accepting your flaws and
learn about yourself as much as you can.
11.
Bring positivity in your outlook
Your thoughts and your actions both
need to be positive in order to have an attractive personality. The way we
think has a lot of effect on the way how we act. And if one prospers positive
thoughts inside his mind then that also gives him a confidence boost and
enhances their personality. Situations and circumstances in life can always be
full highs and lows. But in order to adopt a positive outlook towards life, you
need to find the brighter side of the things and focus on the good parts.
10.
Have an opinion
Having an opinion and being able to
confidently put it forward doesn’t just help making your conversations
interesting but it also makes you look more influential and well informed
around other people. Never shy away from projecting your opinions even if they
happen to conflict with those of other people. Be well informed about all the
relevant stuff in your surrounding and fell free to have opinions. It will make
yourself feel important too.
9.
Meet new people
Meeting new and different kinds of
people is a healthy step towards expanding your horizons and exposing yourself
to a larger number of things. You get an opportunity to know more about other
cultures and lifestyles and it significantly has a positive effect on your own
personality.
8.
Read more often and develop new interests
A man of very few interests has
very little to talk about. But if you are well informed about things and
cultivate a number of interests, more people tend to like you. You can strike
up interesting conversations instead of appearing to be dull and monotonous.
When you meet new people you do not have to think about what to say as you can
share your knowledge or your interests and get them indulged in conversation.
7.
Be a good listener
“Most people do not listen
with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” True it is. Being a good
listener may not seem like but it is an important step towards achieving a more
likable personality. When somebody talks to you, listen with interest and give
them all the attention and importance. Maintain a direct eye contact and do not
get distracted by the surroundings. It will help you in knowing a better deal
about people and attending them in a better way.
6.
Be a little fun
Oh yes, this is necessary! Being
able to find a humorous side in otherwise terrible situations and bringing a
little quirkiness of your own is appreciated by one and all. Everybody loves a
person who can make them laugh and bring a funny perspective to the regular
things of life. One does not need to be all serious and sober all the time but
adorning your funny hat (not literally) every once in a while will turn you in
to a more charming personality.
5.
Be courteous
Being courteous is never out of
fashion and is well appreciated and respected by everyone. Be humble and greet
everyone with a smile. Never shy away from helping or supporting your peers and
being available to them whenever they need you. Doing random acts of kindness
will not just make somebody else’s day but it will also make you come along as
a pleasing person. Also it will give your personality a confidence boost. Be
humble and down to earth to your juniors and seniors alike.
4.
Work on your Body Language
Body language is just as important
for your personality as your verbal communication skills. It tells a lot about
yourself and helps people in making accurate conjectures about you. Everything
including the way you walk, sit, talk or eat leaves an impact over the people
around you and having a correct body language can do wonders for your
personality. Walk in an upright position with shoulders straight. Do not droop.
Sit in a relaxed posture and make always eye contact while speaking.
3.
Check your attire
I am not abruptly beginning to emphasize
about your exterior self instead of your skills and abilities but one’s attire
has an important role to play while making a desirable impression. And not just
that, but it also gives yourself a confidence boost knowing that you look good
and are dressed appropriately. Dress up in a decent manner and keeping your
surroundings in mind. While flashy colors and too much body tattoos or
piercings convey an unprofessional attitude, neatly ironed clothes make you
look presentable.
2.
Be yourself
Though one can always look up to
other people to take an inspiration from, but you should still remain your own
unique self. Each one of us is different, we have our own sets of skills and
flaws and trying to be somebody else gets you nowhere and just simply backfires.
Trying too hard to fit in a new group or wanting to belong should never take
your authenticity and singularity away. Never try moulding into another person
but instead work on being the best version of yourself.
1.
Be confident
Yes, that’s the key. Being
confident about who you are and what you are doing is the most important tip
for personality development. Never doubt your capabilities and if there is
something you need to work upon then put in all the effort so you can come over
your fears and gain confidence. Read success stories or surround yourself with
motivational thoughts or “encouragements” which can boost up your self esteem
and help you in attaining a charming personality. Just everything you do, have
faith in yourself and put in your hard work. There can be nothing more
appealing in your personality than an incredible confidence.
